Why hasn't my doctor prescribed Ultram for my Fibromyalgia?

He's given me injections of Ultram for migraine headaches but never for Fibro. He's an internal medicine doctor shouldn't he have suggusted that as an option rather than giving me Naproxen? (which isnt any better than 2 tablets of Alleve) I also have arthritis in my lower back. Today I went to see my doc about the pain I'm having and he took xrays but didnt schedule me back at any time. I also took my friend in with me to see what she thought of him. She wasn't impressed. She said that he didn't seem sympathetic, and wondered if he'd treat his wife that way. :) I called back and talked to his nurse and told her that I used to take Methocarbamol for muscle relaxer and he sent in a prescription for that. I've had him as a doctor for a little over 1 year.

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Hi i also have had fibromyalgia over 12 years before anyone knew about it and i had to go to a Rhumatologist to get help. I have many problems but at least i get pain pills that help somewhat but not a cure all as you will see if anyone else answers your question. if your Dr. is not that sympathetic to your problems it is time to find one that is as they are out there. But a rhumatologist i would think is the best place to start. I know i didn't spell that properly.Leron

Today I decided to take matters into my own hands! I called up the rhumatologist I had that diagnosed me as having "psoriatic arthritis" several years ago. He retired. His secretary looked me up and I was still in the system. She suggested that I call my doctors' nurse and ask her to refer me back to the new rhumatologist who replaced my old doctor. I called and talked to my doctors' nurse and she said that she would ask my doctor if he would. So far I havent heard anything back. I wonder what he's thinking... that he screwed up when he told me that I didnt have psoriatic arthritis?

I think you need to find a rheumatologist who has researched fibro. Doctors will treat fibro but that doesn't mean they know anything about it.

It's a neuromuscular syndrome and you need to be on pain killers like Tramadol (Ultram), muscle relaxant, and an antidepressant to help stabilize your hormones. And if you don't get restful sleep, you may need a sleep aid.

Since you also have arthritis, it wouldn't hurt if you get opiods. It depends on your pain level of course.

I have several documents on fibro on my Facebook site at Boise Fibromyalgia Support Group that might help you understand the condition more.

We have similar health issues} shoulders, knees, hip, wrists, spine, degenerative disc, migraines. I referred myself to a new physical therapist today as well (when I took my own health care into my hands) and I'll tell you what, the right person and therapy makes ALL the difference. This one listens. He heard what (I) want to accomplish in life and showed me ways to do things so that I wont hurt myself. So, it was a win win day for me today! :)